casperwb said:
you cannot have this discussion without mentioning cameras, and the D7000 is the latest and best amateur camera, so it will get mentioned

my 2 + 2 cents = 5

I didn't say anything about not mentioning the D7000. The topic is build quality between Nikon models, not image quality, lenses or ISO. You guys complain you can't find topics when doing searches and this is exactly why. Keep the discussion on one topic. Otherwise anything that is discussed besides build quality won't be easy to find in a future search.

NikoDoby said:
I didn't say anything about not mentioning the D7000. The topic is build quality between Nikon models, not image quality, lenses or ISO. You guys complain you can't find topics when doing searches and this is exactly why. Keep the discussion on one topic. Otherwise anything that is discussed besides build quality won't be easy to find in a future search.

warprints said:
Whoa !! I couldn't live by that rule - I can still use my Zeiss Ikon builtmore than 70 years ago. I have to occasionally update my equipment, even tho the old stuff still works.
As to quality - Pro vs Prosumer - as noted above, most will outlive their technology design life if treated with reasonable respect. If you know you're going extreme, then maybe the extra build quality is needed.

It's one thing with film though- long as film is being produced, it'll always be relevant.

But my camera is a real time capsule- it has all the shutter lag, no vibration reduction, poor ISO performance and poor white balance issues of well... a 8 year old camera!

But honestly, that makes me appreciate modern point and shoots even more- my cousin's XZ-1, other than mild handling issues aside, is pretty damn amazing.